I had a small epiphany of sorts a little while ago. I've been having a really tough time blogging about anything adoption related. Part of it is because of what I said in this post earlier, but really I knew there was more to it than that. I didn't know why I was able to … Continue reading New
Category: Adoption
Adoption Blogging
Blogging about adoption is kind of tricky.We've now been considered or contacted by SIX expectant mothers. SIX. That's a lot. Three through our agency, three from other connections.So why on earth have I been doing so few REAL adoption posts. I've done several posts about adoption but not really any about our experiences past approval.Like … Continue reading Adoption Blogging
Would You Pick Your Family?
I've found that trying to adopt requires a a whole lot of self confidence.For a lot of people when they want to have kids they just do. They stop preventing a baby and BAM!, there is their child. Even when they aren't trying, some people are just that kind of lucky and children come into … Continue reading Would You Pick Your Family?
"Do you have a baby?"
I took Aurelia to the doctor last week (it was something weird with her eye, she's okay though) and had the following experience in the childrens' waiting/play room...I was sitting with Aurelia at the little table watching her do puzzles and play with one of those loopy toy things with the wooden beads on them. You … Continue reading "Do you have a baby?"
BraveLove
This is a video I came across recently. I love it. It made me cry (of course). The video is from BraveLove.org, an organization that I really like so far from what I've seen. Watch the video! :)From BraveLove..."Our mission is to change the perception of adoption through honest, informative, and hopeful communication that conveys … Continue reading BraveLove
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